Town Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready for a Town Engineering role where your expertise makes a visible, lasting impact—without giving up work-life balance? If you’re an experienced civil engineer looking for the opportunity to lead important projects, solve real community challenges, and help shape Dover’s future, we’d like to hear from you.

The town of Dover is looking for a Town Engineer to lead engineering operations within our department of Public Works. This position is 35 hours per week with a Monday through Thursday work week! This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful municipal projects while working with a collaborative team in a community just outside Boston.

Full Job Description

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Roads, drainage, culverts, municipal buildings, parks, and other projects

• Survey, design, bidding, and construction management

• Contractor and consultant oversight

• MS4/NPDES stormwater compliance

• Technical review

• GIS, pavement management, and long-term capital planning

• Engineering guidance to town officials and participation in public meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s/MCPPO preferred

• Five to seven years of engineering experience, preferably municipal or consulting

• Massachusetts PE License, or ability to obtain within six months

• Valid MA driver’s license and CORI certification

• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Hiring Range: $97,982–$135,636 DOQ